Dharamshala – The Chinese authorities arrested a young, well-educated Tibetan monk and writer from Nyagchu County, eastern Tibet, in September, 2023, on allegedly of possessing a photograph of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Since his arrest, his mother, aged 53, has been very worried about him and her health has deteriorated; she died of worry for her detained son at the end of February 2024.
China arrested Tibetan monk over allegedly possessing photo of the Dalai Lama
Dharamshala – Chinese authorities arrested a well-educated young Tibetan monk and writer from Nyakchu County, in eastern Tibet, in September 2023 for possessing a photo of Tibet's spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and several e-books in his phone. His 53-year-old mother is very worried about him and her health is deteriorating; she has been admitted to hospital.
Tibetans protest against forced relocations by China in Dege County, Tibet
Dharamshala – A large number of Tibetans in Dege County protested against China's construction of the largest hydroelectric power station and the Chinese authorities' order to forcibly resettle them. They asked the authorities not to force them to resettle and not to build the reservoir without the consent of the local Tibetans. The station will not only destroy the Tibetan homes where their ancestors lived, but also damage the local environment.
Tibetan monk Rinchen Tsultrim released but still under strict surveillance
Dharamshala — Rinchen Tsultrim, a Tibetan monk sentenced to four and a half years in prison for allegedly communicating with people outside Tibet, was recently released, but his every move is still closely monitored by the Chinese authorities, so details such as his state of health and his life in prison remain unknown. The Chinese authorities treat former political prisoners very harshly, and even if they are released, they have to report to the local police station every fortnight.
China arrested hundreds of Tibetans who called to halt construction of dam in Dege
Dharamshala – Hundreds of Tibetans asked and begged the Chinese authorities to halt the construction of the Kamtok dam on the Drichu River in the Gege region. That way, they would not have to relocate their centuries-old monasteries and beloved homes. However, instead of listening to the Tibetans, the Chinese police and army arrested hundreds of Tibetans and severely beat them.
China arrested a Tibetan monk for allegedly publishing Tibetan books from outside Tibet
Dharamshala – Chinese authorities arrested a Tibetan monk for allegedly publishing Tibetan books from outside Tibet and contacting Tibetans in exile. He disappeared for more than eight months after his arrest and nothing has been learned about where he is being held, whether he has been sentenced or not, etc. In 2023, the Chinese authorities tightened restrictions on the publication of Tibetan books, particularly books from outside Tibet.
CCP force Tibetan officials to sign a pledge not to practice religion
Dharamshala – Chinese authorities in Wolong Township, Wenchuan County, eastern Tibet, forced Tibetan officials to sign a pledge: "not to believe in religion, not to participate in religious activities, never to promote or spread religion anywhere and always to listen to the Chinese Communist Party, be grateful to the Party, follow the Party".